10 EVs That Will Take 2025 By Storm – TopSpeed

For the past five to ten years, 2025 has been billed as a transformative year for electric vehicles as the year many manufacturers set for their goal of electric expansion within their lineups. Now that it’s here, let’s look at the major nameplates planning their touch-down on American soil.

Over the past decade, electrification has grown from a niche to a core market for the automotive industry, with research and development accelerating more quickly than a Lucid Air Sapphire (whose Lucid Gravity stablemate will not be hitting the road in the coming year, by the way).

The growing variety of EVs means greater choice for consumers to find models that suit different lifestyles, budgets, and preferences. The following 10 vehicles are scheduling their 2025 arrivals (tentatively, in some cases), and here’s what we know, although there are still some features and prices to finalize.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB

Expected Arrival Date: Fall 2024

There’s not much more that needs to be said about the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, the thoroughly-modern electric reimagining of the iconic VW Microbus (Volkswagen Type 2, as it was originally called in 1949). Hitting the road any day, now, it is tailored for urban commuting and family road trips, offering customizable seating and large cargo space.

Performance Specifications

Available in short and long wheelbases, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz comes in RWD or AWD configurations with a single motor at the rear and a second one added at the front for 4MOTION. Range is acceptable for around-town errand running, where it’s likely to perform most of its duties.

Pros

• Iconic design
• Spacious interior
• Impressive EV technology

Cons

• Pricey
• Limited availability
• Towing capacity

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2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV

Expected Arrival Date: December 2024

The new Dodge Charger is set to hit the streets, and with it comes the revolutionary Charger Daytona EV models, first in two-door and then in four-door models. Dodge has promoted them as the first electric muscle cars, and though that may be a stretch, there’s no denying they are impressive both in looks and performance.

Performance Specifications

There is probably nothing ground-breaking about the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV powertrain, but it does come with a “Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust” that replicates the iconic roar of traditional V-8 muscle car engines. A variety of power options are available, all the way up to a 670-hp Scat Pack that’s further boosted by temporary shots of electricity.

Pros

• Muscle car performance
• Unique faux exhaust note
• Multiple driving modes

Cons

• High price point
• Limited initial availability initially
• Traditional ICE models may impact sales

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2025 Cadillac Optiq

Expected Arrival Date: December 2024

The Cadillac Optiq helps fill out Cadillac’s luxury EV offerings at the bottom end, offering a sleek, modern-design compact crossover that happens to be placed in one of the more attractive segments in the marketplace. Still, it’s a Cadillac inside, with premium touches, leading technology and plenty of space for the family.

Performance Specifications

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq uses the GM Ultium platform, which includes a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to provide ample power and push range to upwards of 300 miles, making it well-suited for both around-town commuting and long road trips (reportedly adding 79 miles of range with just 10 minutes of fast charging).

Pros

• Stylish design with high-tech features
• Competitive range
• Spacious, versatile interior

Cons

• Pricing is not budget-conscious
• Limited towing capacity
• Availability may deter entry-level shoppers

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2025 Audi SQ6 e-Tron

Expected Arrival Date: December 2024

The Audi SQ6 e-tron exemplifies Audi’s push into high-performance luxury EVs. Positioned as the performance-oriented Audi Q6 e-tron, the SQ6 combines cutting-edge design and advanced technology. Buyers are enticed by a sleek exterior, smooth ride, spacious interior, and innovative tech like the augmented reality head-up display.

Performance Specifications

Under the hood, the 2025 Audi SQ6 features dual motors to create the electric version of Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive, and deliver over 500-horsepower, and accelerate to 60 mph in just over four seconds. Its 100-kWh battery offers a decent range and returns acceptable efficiency for a bulky performance SUV.

Pros

• Stellar performance
• Impressive range
• Rapid charging capability

Cons

• High starting price
• Tech sometimes hard to figure out
• Lacking some features from rivals

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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

Expected Arrival Date: December 2024

At the other end of the Cadillac electric SUV spectrum from Optiq, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ capitalizes on its legacy of largeness and opulence, with the grandeur of the iconic Escalade and the modern EV engineering of the GM Ultium platform.

Performance Specifications

The Cadillac Escalade IQ’s dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain delivers nearly 700 horses and over 600 pound-feet of torque (750+ on both counts with Velocity Max mode), to launch the nearly three-ton behemoth to 60 mph in under five seconds. Its massive battery also offers impressive range and adds 100 miles of range in a 10-minute fast charge.

Pros

• Exceptional range and fast-charging capability
• Scorching power and acceleration
• 8,000-lb towing capacity

Cons

• Exorbitant price
• Big and bulky

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2026 Kia EV9 GT

Expected Arrival Date: January 2025

Kia kicks the three-row Kia EV9 SUV up a notch with the GT model that blends performance into the large family vehicle mindset. Naturally, there are sporty add-ons like Alcantara bucket seats, bold accents and enhanced interior ambiance, as well as a sportier profile and unique trim pieces.

Performance Specifications

Power for the 2025 Kia EV9 GT comes from the same two-motor set-up from the EV6 GT. Here, it puts out in excess of 500 horses and 515 pound-feet of torque, clearing the 0-60 mph sprint in about four seconds. Still, it delivers half-decent efficiency and range, making it a reliable companion on long-distance journeys with the entire family.

Pros

• Exceptional acceleration
• Electronically controlled suspension
• Combination of elegance and sport

Cons

• Costly
• Range reduces rapidly when pushed
• Maneuverability in tight quarters

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2025 Tesla Model Y

Expected Arrival Date: Winter 2025

The anticipated update to the Tesla Model Y, code-named Juniper, updates the design of the popular electric SUV (the world’s best-selling car) with the current trends toward slimmer headlights and full-width LED light bars. Interior improvements like upgraded infotainment front and rear, and customizable ambient lighting are also expected.

Performance Specifications

Tesla has been keeping the Tesla Model Y Juniper updates under wraps, but a larger battery is expected for the refreshed model, with most of the drivetrain elements carried forward. The battery itself will push power higher and increase the range of the current model, which will also improve with the upgraded aerodynamics. Significant price hikes are expected.

Pros

• Enhanced design with premium features.
• Extended range
• Tesla charging infrastructure

Cons

• Price is expected to rise
• No wholesale changes
• Initial availability could be constrained

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2025 Range Rover Electric

Expected Arrival Date: Winter 2025

As Land Rover inches closer to its electrification milestones, the Range Rover Electric gets closer to touching down. Range Rover has always been the pinnacle of Land Rover’s model line-up, as an off-roader that doesn’t require drivers to leave their posh lifestyles behind when they venture into the wilderness.

Performance Specifications

The way Jaguar Land Rover is describing the torque management of the upcoming Range Rover Electric, it may bypass the dual-motor powertrain and go with a motor at each wheel. JLR has stated power output will top the current Range Rover ICE models, which would put horsepower upwards of 625 hp, providing instantaneous acceleration whenever it is needed.

Pros

• Exceptional luxury and refinement
• Anticipated powerful performance
• Off-road excellence

Cons

• Expected stratospheric prices
• A bit large for urban maneuverability
• Limited initial availability

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

Expected Arrival Date: Spring 2025

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9, Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, is a family-friendly vehicle that combines spacious design with innovative technology. A fraternal twin of the Kia EV9 you read about earlier, it offers a flexible cabin layout, including reclining captain’s chairs, and advanced driver assistance systems.

Performance Specifications

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will come in RWD and AWD versions, with electric motors mounted accordingly to provide quick torque delivery to the required axle when it’s needed. Guestimating from the Kia EV9, power output and range are expected to be up to extended family road-trip expectations.

Pros

• Potentially good towing capacity
• Roomy interior with flexible seating
• Advanced safety and driver assistance features

Cons

• High pricing anticipated
• Performance trims trade power for range
• Initial availability may be limited

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2026 Porsche Boxster EV

Expected Arrival Date: Sometime In 2025

The electric Porsche 718 Boxster seems the logical way to get Porsche autophiles excited about electrification, much in the way the original Boxster rejuvenated the iconic Porsche design 30 years ago. There aren’t any electric roadster competitors for the Boxster, with the closest being rumored Polestar and Tesla models.

Performance Specifications

Not much is known about the Porsche 718 Boxster EV powertrain, which is reportedly unique but may be derived from VW’s MEB. A shortened, light version of the MEB is used in the upcoming VW ID.2 that won’t cross the Atlantic, and reportedly offers 320 hp and 250-mile range in a larger VW ID-GTI concept, which may be a good starting point for Boxster.

Pros

• Iconic looks and handling
• Modern tech features
• Competitive range

Cons

• Likely high entry price
• Potential weight challenges to affect agility